Vitamin B6

Kids require vitamin B6 for healthy growth and development. 

Vitamin B6 boosts the immune system by helping produce antibodies and helps to make neurotransmitters — the chemicals that the nerves use to communicate. Apart from making sure that your child has a healthy nervous system, neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine, and GABA can help regulate mood and reduce the symptoms of depression. 

Also reduces the level of an amino acid called homocysteine. High homocysteine levels are linked to psychiatric disorders such as autism, schizophrenia, depression, and bipolar disorder. 

HOW MUCH VITAMIN B6 DOES YOUR CHILD NEED? 

Now that you know about the amazing health benefits of vitamin B6, you might be ready to flood your kids with this wonderful nutrient. However, the key to good health lies in balance and moderation. 

Vitamin B6 can’t be produced or stored by the body. Regular intake from food or dietary supplements is needed to maintain adequate levels. 

Choose high-quality, natural supplements like I Can Grow, to boost your child’s vitamin B6 intake. 

The National Institutes of Health recommends the following doses for different age groups: 

9-13 years: 1.0 mg 

14-18 years: 1.3 mg 

SIGNS OF DEFICIENCY… 

Vitamin B6 deficiency can cause serious health effects, ranging from depressive symptoms to neurological damage. It's important to understand how to include this key nutrient in your kids' diet. 

Low levels of vitamin B6 may interfere with energy production, making your child less active. 

Deficiencies in B vitamins — particularly B6 — can cause irritability and fatigue in children and adults with ADHD. Adequate B6 levels can increase alertness and decrease anxiety-like symptoms.